IPC → BNS
IPC 71 in BNS: Section 9
Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences
IPC
71
BNS
9
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 71 dealt with “Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 9 of the BNS. The Sanhita renumbered the whole code, so the old IPC number does not carry over — this is the official mapping.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence. Bailable / cognizable status, the exact punishment and the trying court for this section are not yet in our hand-verified guide set — check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on them.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official IPC/BNS Section Table. Compiled 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 71?
- IPC Section 71 (Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences) corresponds to Section 9 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, per the official NCRB comparative table.
- When did the BNS replace the IPC?
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 with effect from 1 July 2024. Cases registered before that date continue to be tried under the IPC.
Nearby sections
- IPC 67 → BNS 8(5) · Imprisonment for non-payment of fine when offence punishable with fine only
- IPC 68 → BNS 8(6)(a) · Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine
- IPC 69 → BNS 8(6)(b) · Termination of imprisonment on payment of proportional part of fine
- IPC 70 → BNS 8(7) · Fine leviable within six years or during imprisonment
- IPC 72 → BNS 10 · Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences
- IPC 73 → BNS 11 · Solitary confinement
- IPC 74 → BNS 12 · Limit of solitary confinement
- IPC 75 → BNS 13 · Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction